Rasnov Citadel

Jul 20
2006

By Lucian Savluc under English Articles, Life & Everything, Romanian Places

I promised to myself when I’ll have time to post some of the pictures taken in my vacation in Romania. I hope that my Canadian friends will have the chance to discover themselves the mystical beauty of these places. I’ll start with one of the dearest places to me, Rasnov , my hometown. I uploaded some photos with Rasnov citadel on my vacation Flickr set.

Some things that you don’t know about Rasnov citadel (“Cetatea Rasnov” in Romanian) is that a few years ago, an Italian entrepreneur take it in concession for 50 years. He done a great job there, rebuilding it, so right now it looks almost identical how it was hundreds of years ago. You can visit the halls and dungeons, you can look at ancient weapons, throw a coin in the citadel fountain (143 meters deep, where the legend says it took more than 15 years to dig), take a look on the beautiful surrounding landscape and finally, you can rest for a cold beer on the rustic patio that is inside the citadel inner court. When I was a kid, we use to spend days in between those old walls and ruins. I remember how fascinating was. And still remains. By the way, the citadel was used in many movies. “Nemuritorii” (“The Immortals”) for example, who has one of the best soundtrack for a Romanian film made before 1989 signed by Phoenix, a legendary Romanian band of the ’70s. Also, in Rasnov county was shot Cold Mountain a few years ago. So if you wonder where are located that breathtaking landscapes, now you know.

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# Larisaon 12 Sep 2006 at 2:43 pm

Hi there,

I actually just visited Rasnov this summer as well, and I was fascinated by it. And you’re right, it is in great shape. It’s one of my favorite sites, one that I haven’t visited before. I’m Romanian, and very proud of it (also live in Canada). Cheers!

Larisa
# Lucian Savlucon 13 Sep 2006 at 9:23 am

Hi Larisa,

Thanks for the post. I’m happy to see that are still people like you.
With Rasnov Citadel, I intended to work on a website which will present it, but right now the time is not permitting me. Anyway, I think that it deserves to be known by the westerns. It is really a beautiful place there.

Cheers,
Lucian
# Lexon 28 Dec 2007 at 9:52 pm

Hello Lucian,

Im a writer and im interested in learning more about Romania, does it normally snow there or in places there? You seem to be well aquainted with the area. CAn you describe it and the weather their and landmarks? I would love to vacation thier. It seems so beautiful. Thank you for your time and enjoy the rest of your year if I don’t hear from you.

Thanks,
Alex
# Lucian Savlucon 30 Dec 2007 at 4:37 pm

Hi Alex, I think you should check these two pages where I did a good coverage; you will find there lots of useful information, links and images.
Romania is fascinating, a great place to visit, especially if you know where to go and if you have local contacts there.

Check here (bottom of the page) about Rasnov, Brasov, Transilvania and Romania in general:
http://eliberatica.ro/2007/eliberatica-hotel-and-travel

Chere here (bottom of the page) about Bucharest and Romania:
http://www.eliberatica.ro/2008/eliberatica-hotel-and-travel
# kellyon 07 Feb 2008 at 4:17 pm

I watched a program about ghosthunters last evening just because they were at the Citadel Rasnov in Romania. I find the country of Romania and others in central Europe fascinating-love the history,architecture,etc.However I think the subject of ghosts is total bunk.I’m curious to know your opinion on the matter? Compliments to you-great pics of a beautiful country!!!! Thanks so much for posting them.
# Lucian Savlucon 07 Feb 2008 at 6:29 pm

What can I say Kelly… Some people believe that is something beyond our cognitive senses; I never met in person any ghost in all my childhood when I played there, but we imagined a lot of things like that ;)
The place has its magic for sure. Just stay to catch the dusk or dawn there.

I plan to build a dedicated website about that region, let’s hope the time will permit.

Thank you for your nice words.
# Kradoon 09 Feb 2008 at 7:10 am

Hello Lucian!

I’ve just recently learned of Citadel Rasnov by watching an episode of the American TV show, ‘Ghost Hunters Internation’ on the SCI-FI network. I was so curious about it I’ve looking online for more information. There’s a video stream of the show on the network’s site http://www.scifi.com/ The episode is ‘Fortress of Fear’. Great site, thanks for sharing

Krado
Burlington, NC USA
# Lucian Savlucon 11 Feb 2008 at 12:05 pm

Hi Krado, thanks for the message, I would be curios to see that video, unfortunately I couldn’t find it there.. Perhaps you can post the direct link?
Cheers,
Lucian
# James W. Jenningson 27 Feb 2008 at 1:25 am

Groups like Ghost Hunters do not necessarly bend the public will but they can prick it’s imagination.

What about my ancestors? Where did they come from? Forget the stoies of free-floating entities, I want to find who is in my past and can’t speak about who I am.

Jim Dandie
West Virginia, USA
# Anneon 08 Oct 2008 at 8:59 pm

I have just watched the episode of Ghost Hunters International pertaining to Citadel Rasnov, not too sure if it is hauntd but it certainly is hauntingly lovely, thank you for posting such beautiful photos of Romania, it is no wonder that it is becoming such a popular holiday destination. I was always under the impression that Transylvania was part of Bulgaria, is Rasnov / Brasov close to the Bulgarian border ?
# Lucian Savlucon 09 Oct 2008 at 12:19 pm

Hi Anne, Brasov is in the center of the country. From Brasov to Ruse (Bulgarian border)are around 230 km.

Another beautiful place I’m trying right now to promote, is Paraul Rece (Cold River in English), close to Brasov. I’m working to put online a multilingual website, that aria is beautiful. You can check it here, the site is still in work > http://www.paraulrece.com . More picture will come as soon as I get more time.
# Anneon 25 Oct 2008 at 8:48 pm

I have just viewed the photographs of Paraul Rece, it is indeed beautiful, we are hoping to visit both Romania and Bulgaria in 2009, both Paraul Rece and Brasov will be on our agenda.
Many thanks for promoting your country and introducing us to such magnificent scenery.
Anne. Edmonton, Canada
# Lucian Savlucon 09 Nov 2008 at 1:15 pm

Hi Anne, when the time comes to leave, feel free to contact me to help you with more information if you need.
Cheers, Lucian